Challenges to eliminate COVID-19 do not hamper efforts to empower public sector – PM
MELAKA, Dec 28 — The challenges to eliminate the COVID-19 pandemic did not hamper efforts to empower the public sector which is one of the government’s main agenda to ensure efficient, transparent and people-friendly service system, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said the responsibility of civil servants now is to make the […]
#TECH: Technologies that shine throughout the pandemic year
YOU would have foreseen the global disruption brought on the Covid-19 virus over the past year, which has forced countries to close their borders and halt their economies. The new normal, as it is now known, includes a halt to face-to-face events and physical conferences. Even schools have had to close. Despite the troubles brought […]
China’s palm oil futures pose no threat for now, traders say
KUALA LUMPUR: Traders believe a recent move by China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange to open its palm oil futures contract to international investors should provide a certain degree of competition but it will not impact Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) in the short term. Effective December 22, China allowed foreign investors to have access to its palm […]
Jakim to issue list of licensed meat importers in Malaysia, says Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 28): The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will issue a list of licensed meat importers in the country to reduce public concern over their halal status, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al Bakri. He said further discussions are also being held with […]
More costly umrah packages expected
HIGHER cost for umrah packages is estimated to reach between 10% and 50% once the border reopens, as a result of the additional standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed due to Covid-19. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents deputy president Mohd Akil Mohd Yusof said the price hike is inevitable and the costs may […]
Malaysia’s trade surplus surges 152% to RM16.82 bln in November
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade surplus surged 151.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM16.82 billion last month, the highest surplus ever recorded for the month of November. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said exports increased by 4.3 per cent to RM84.43 billion compared to the same month last year, marking three consecutive months […]
Guan Eng says will join Penangites for island ferry’s final trip on Dec 31, rues PN’s termination of 126-year service
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Penang’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today said he will be joining the state residents this Thursday morning to say a final goodbye to the state’s iconic ferry service which has been in operation for 126 years. Lim, who is also secretary-general of federal opposition party DAP, said it was […]
Pharmaniaga sets to distribute Covid vaccines efficiently, prioritising safety aspects
KUALA LUMPUR : Pharmaniaga Bhd is ready to efficiently distribute COVID-19 vaccines which are expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2021, as soon as it receives the go-ahead from the government. Group managing director Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope said that the government-linked company has set up a team of 400 personnel skilled […]
The journey to parenthood
CONCEIVING may not be as simple or direct for all couples. Unfortunately, when infertility strikes, distress and finger pointing begins, often directed at the woman. However, it’s an issue that affects both men and women, with infertility among men on the rise. According to a study by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), […]
